HROC Independence Day Crossword

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  1. 2. firetrucks, bands, candy and balloons are often present at this 4th of July celebration
  2. 3. written in 1783, established American independence and brought an end to the American Revolutionary War
  3. 10. America's first president
  4. 11. postmaster general's pseudonym
  5. 12. organization of gentlemen who drafted and presented the Declaration of Independence to Congress
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  1. 1. Lin-Manuel Miranda's favorite founding father
  2. 4. killed aforesaid favorite founding father
  3. 5. explosive celebration of Independence
  4. 6. represented by Thomas Jefferson prior to his presidency
  5. 7. America's first postmaster general
  6. 8. signed the declaration memorably
  7. 9. Act of 1765 that was highly unpopular amongst American colonies